Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, “nonparticipating property” means a lot or parcel of real property:

(1) that is not owned by a project owner; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-41-3

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • project owner: means a person that:

    Indiana Code 8-1-41-5

  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • real property: include lands, tenements, and hereditaments. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
(2) with respect to which:

(A) the project owner does not seek:

(i) to install or locate one (1) or more wind power devices or other facilities related to a wind power project (including power lines, temporary or permanent access roads, or other temporary or permanent infrastructure); or

(ii) to otherwise enter into a lease or any other agreement with the owner of the property for use of all or part of the property in connection with a wind power project; or

(B) the owner of the property does not consent:

(i) to having one (1) or more wind power devices or other facilities related to a wind power project (including power lines, temporary or permanent access roads, or other temporary or permanent infrastructure) installed or located; or

(ii) to otherwise enter into a lease or any other agreement with the project owner for use of all or part of the property in connection with a wind power project.

     (b) The term does not include a lot or parcel of real property otherwise described in subsection (a) if the owner of the lot or parcel consents to participate in a wind power project through a neighbor agreement, a participation agreement, or another similar arrangement or agreement with a project owner.

As added by P.L.90-2022, SEC.1.